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ESPN BET Awaits Approval for FanCenter Personalized Betting Hub

Regulatory sign-off is the final hurdle for the summer launch of a hub that pairs users’ fantasy rosters with tailored wagers.

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Overview

  • ESPN BET has finalized core FanCenter features—including a personalized For You page, Fantasy Bet Builder and a Find a Bet icon—and is awaiting regulator approval.
  • The For You page will recommend curated player props, game markets and custom parlays based on users’ favorite teams, fantasy rosters and betting history.
  • Fantasy Bet Builder will highlight wagering markets linked to a user’s ESPN Fantasy Football roster, enabling bets in just a few taps.
  • A new Find a Bet icon within the ESPN Fantasy app will let players view roster-related markets and add selections directly to their ESPN BET bet slip.
  • FanCenter’s summer rollout remains subject to regulatory sign-off under ESPN and PENN Entertainment’s 10-year, $2 billion partnership.